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Fixie Inc. Backspin Zehus electric bicycle — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJul 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Fixie Inc. Backspin Zehus electric bicycle — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Fixie Inc. Backspin Zehus electric bicycle — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Fixie Inc. Backspin Zehus electric bicycle — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Fixie Inc. Backspin Zehus electric bicycle — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Fixie Inc. Backspin Zehus electric bicycle — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Fixie Inc. Backspin Zehus electric bicycle — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The wheel hub may overheat, potentially emitting molten particles or smoke. This could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (24/06/2024)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (24/06/2024)

Product description

Electric bicycle with a 25 km/h maximum speed, a 6 Ah and 173 Wh battery. Product sold online.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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